Maharajas’ Express Indian Splendor, Delhi-Mumbai

Early this morning, disembark to visit Agra Fort.

Return to the train for breakfast and lunch on board while the train makes its way to Ranthambore.

Mid-afternoon arrive into Sawai Madhopur and proceed to an exciting game drive at Ranthambore National Park. The park, with nearly 250 square miles of forest, is famous for its tigers, sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard. It is also a bird-watcher’s paradise. (Note: IRT staff and members report very few tiger sightings.)

Enjoy lunch and dinner on board as your journey continues to Jaipur, the Pink City.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Early breakfast today with a visit to the Amber Fort. The Fort is situated on a ridge and surrounded by fortified battlements overlooking the Maota Lake. Tour the royal apartments, Chamber of Mirrors and Hall of Victory.

Following lunch on the train, there is time for leisure activities this afternoon — a luxury hotel spa trip, a visit to the City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar), or a local city tour. Note: Jaipur is famous for its fine jewelry and textiles.

Dinner will be at Rambagh Palace, after which you will return to the train to make your way to Bikaner.

Enjoy the countryside scenery while having breakfast.

Late morning arrival into Bikaner. This medieval city was once a major center in the cross-desert caravan trade and is popularly known as Camel Country. This morning would be a great time to just enjoy the ambiance of the train. Or you may choose an optional local city tour.

Following lunch on the train, proceed to Junagarh Fort, built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh. While the fort is formidable, encircled by a moat, its real beauty lies inside. The Fort Museum is adorned with costumes and jewelry. Late afternoon, experience the royal pageantry as a convoy of decorated, canopied camel carts accompanied by musicians lead you to your evening’s dinner and entertainment. Experience rural Rajasthan, as you are escorted by camel cart through the surrounding village for a “sundowner” cocktail in the Sand Dunes. Sip drinks and savor traditional barbecued delicacies as you enjoy traditional folk artists, whose music and dance mesmerize.

Late evening, return to the train as it makes its way to Jodhpur.

Enjoy breakfast as you arrive in the Blue City of Jodhpur. The morning is at leisure on board. You have the option of visiting Bishnoi village, a spa trip at a nearby hotel, an excursion to Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada, or a local city tour of Jodhpur.

Following lunch on board, proceed on a walking tour to visit Mehrangarh Fort and the bustling Old Clock Tower market, complete with tuk tuk ride.

This evening savor an exclusive cocktail dinner in an exclusive venue.

Overnight on the train as you travel onwards to Udaipur.

Udaipur is an enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid lakes and green hills, sometimes called “The Venice of the East.” Following breakfast, proceed to a boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by a visit to the City Palace and Crystal Gallery, This is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, with its scalloped arches, fretted balconies, and cupolas.

Experience a royal lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace.

Return to the train to make your way to Mumbai.

Enjoy dinner in the luxurious dining cards tonight.

After breakfast and lunch, disembark in Mumbai. Bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus.